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ShoogaSlim posted:i stumble across a youtube video highlighting the creator's list of 10 most profound games ever. they listed nier automata as number one, and then i saw video suggestions for videos like "nier automata: the best game you (probably) won't play" and "nier automata: best video game ending of all time" I loved it but if you’re on the fence try the demo, if it doesn’t grab you then it sounds like you’ve already looked up the ending so move on and do something else with your time. The game has tremendous music and I unreservedly recommend the game as an experience but beyond that I’m not going to try to convince anybody to play it.
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Feb 26, 2021 09:32
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ShoogaSlim posted:i stumble across a youtube video highlighting the creator's list of 10 most profound games ever. they listed nier automata as number one, and then i saw video suggestions for videos like "nier automata: the best game you (probably) won't play" and "nier automata: best video game ending of all time" Sure go for it. I mean complaining about how much nier automata sucks was one of my gimmicks but I havent been using it much lately so I'd happily pass along the torch to you
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Feb 26, 2021 09:35
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ShoogaSlim posted:i stumble across a youtube video highlighting the creator's list of 10 most profound games ever. they listed nier automata as number one, and then i saw video suggestions for videos like "nier automata: the best game you (probably) won't play" and "nier automata: best video game ending of all time" I just wanted to live in Nier's world (weird as that is). I loved running, sliding, and gliding around the serene expanse, seeing nature's reclamation while listening to haunting music that's constantly shifting and being manipulated in various ways. I loved the easy to pick up yet hard to master combat, and the way it jammed all sorts of game genres together, and how seamless and fluid the animations looked. I loved how OUT THERE the story got in a sci-fi sense, yet it still was able to conjure real pathos and humor while wearing its heart on its sleeve, all the while dismantling preconceptions of videogame narrative structure. The sidequests are well-written for mostly being fetch quests and the bosses are simply spectacular. The game asks the player to make some rather tall commitments, but in the end if it hits you then it REALLY hits you. The NieR games are very unique jrpgs and I think they deserve the praise.
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Feb 26, 2021 09:39
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fridge corn posted:Dunno the exact moment but just had a ton of good hunts yesterday. Sliding down that avalanche was cool. Then we had that hectic fight against the Great Girros where that Odogaron wouldn't leave us alone. After you left I responded to a bunch of SOSs and had some pretty cool fights as well, made myself a new weapon and then went on a few hunts to finish off a set of armour that I felt would complement it. Dunno if it's a good build or not but it was fun making it. Then I had a really tough solo fight against the Viper Tobi in a story expedition. So many awesome epic little moments in each fight. You def owe it to yourself to try out some of the other weapons when you're feeling adventurous.
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Feb 26, 2021 09:41
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ShoogaSlim posted:i stumble across a youtube video highlighting the creator's list of 10 most profound games ever. they listed nier automata as number one, and then i saw video suggestions for videos like "nier automata: the best game you (probably) won't play" and "nier automata: best video game ending of all time" For about 10 years my top two games were: Portal 2 SMB3 And before portal 2 SMB3 was #1. In 2018 I played Nier:Automata (documented in this very thread in fact) and it knocked SMB3 down with ease. It was not a tough decision but I think requires you to be a certain kind of mind in a certain kind of mood for it to make the sheer impact it did. I do not begrudge anyone in this thread for not liking it but I can safely say that a combination of philoshophical ideas, the control and combat, the little side quests, the rich world, the genre switching, messing with the player all encapsulated with the music (and I think it is the greatest Video Game OST of all time) gave me a gaming experience I have never had before. I played it. I finished it. I will never replay it because what I went through and how it affected me felt like a single time only sort of thing. I would be doing a disservice to my own thoughts and feelings if I were to revisit it. At some point I will write a very silly long post about Nier:Automata that goes into everything for the gush about games thread (like I did for Bloodborne and Tomb Raider Anniversary) but right now play the demo just to get a feel for it. If you do not like it, then do not worry! It is not a game for everyone. If you do, and you crave more, and you do get it, then please also document what you feel (negative or positive) because I love hearing people talk about Nier:Automata.
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Feb 26, 2021 09:58
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BeanpolePeckerwood posted:You def owe it to yourself to try out some of the other weapons when you're feeling adventurous. Oh I definitely will at some point, I'm just really liking the sword and shield. Doesn't seem like a lot of people use it either which is a plus. Besides, the hunter holds the sword in his left hand which as a lefty, gets a big left thumb up from me
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Feb 26, 2021 10:02
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fridge corn posted:Oh I definitely will at some point, I'm just really liking the sword and shield. Doesn't seem like a lot of people use it either which is a plus. Besides, the hunter holds the sword in his left hand which as a lefty, gets a big left thumb up from me It's not a super DPS weapon but in upper tier play it can be really useful for support because you can use items super easy, combine that with level 5 friendship/wide range and you have a powerhouse emergency team healer.
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Feb 26, 2021 10:15
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For those who saw the State of Play I am aware there was something about FFVIIR getting an update and Yuffie DLC. I have not finished FFVIIR but was wondering, is the update extra content so should I wait until it comes out, or is it OK to finish the game and then play the DLC later? Does the DLC fit into the game? What would be best? Also no spoilers please 
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Feb 26, 2021 10:17
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ShoogaSlim posted:i stumble across a youtube video highlighting the creator's list of 10 most profound games ever. they listed nier automata as number one, and then i saw video suggestions for videos like "nier automata: the best game you (probably) won't play" and "nier automata: best video game ending of all time" Its a good game but it has huge flaws, just try it and play it without listening to the discourse or you might be left scratching your head
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Feb 26, 2021 10:23
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The actual free update just a PS5 graphics update, the DLC is an extra episode that will presumably work fine played after the game since that's how everyone who already finished the main game will experience it.
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Feb 26, 2021 10:24
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VideoGames posted:For those who saw the State of Play I am aware there was something about FFVIIR getting an update and Yuffie DLC. For owners of the PS4 version you get a free upgrade to the PS5 version (graphics/QoL updates/fast loading/new mode/save transfer). Once you upgrade to the PS5 version you can buy the Yuffie story chapter which can be played in addition to the main game but is not required to understand its story. So I would just keep playing if you already have it, but the PS5 upgrade is incentive to come back and plat it or play Hard Mode + DLC.
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Feb 26, 2021 10:37
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Holy poo poo I beat that Raging Brachydios. That was insane! I got myself a good team of mutual healers and between every bout people wingdraked back to camp to grab items/food. It came down to the wire and we had 2 carts (not me tho!) but hot drat we did it! What a piece of poo poo that guy is. Then I went on to fight a tempered Behemoth and I died in his death cast of Ecliptic Meteor and failed the quest. The Behemoth reared up to cast it and when his leg came down it knocked me out from behind the protective comet 
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Feb 26, 2021 10:42
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BeanpolePeckerwood posted:Holy poo poo I beat that Raging Brachydios. Did the doctor give you some antibiotics
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Feb 26, 2021 10:58
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BTW if you bounce off Nier Automata I recommend going for Horizon Zero Dawn, they accidentally stumbled upon similar ideas in their settings, but unfold in vastly different directions. HZD is much more conventional and accessible and is build around One Big Twist, N:A is much more of a mood piece and about exploring its core theme to its logical conclusion.
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Feb 26, 2021 11:17
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Quantum of Phallus posted:Did the doctor give you some antibiotics you have no idea how hard this bitch is
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Feb 26, 2021 11:20
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Stygian Zinogre down!
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Feb 26, 2021 11:20
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Lumpy posted:Intriguing, but what if we banned services, as a game. united states healthcare joke
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Feb 26, 2021 11:25
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Anyway does the PS5 have any games yet?
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Feb 26, 2021 11:26
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Rinkles posted:Think xboxers will get the yuffie dlc free? Dont think they are getting any ff for loooong while
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Feb 26, 2021 11:41
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Wicked! Thank you Gonna keep on enjoying myself punching things as Tifa and eventually join Yuffie whenever they release the PS5 in the UK.
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Feb 26, 2021 11:41
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goblin week posted:Anyway does the PS5 have any games yet? Yeah
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Feb 26, 2021 11:42
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goblin week posted:Anyway does the PS5 have any games yet? Yeah it has Turok now. PlayStation is saved.
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Feb 26, 2021 12:25
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I need a “buy 10 PS5 games and get a free PS5” deal to pop up so that I can play turok. PS5s are more rare than Pharmabro’s wu tang album.
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Feb 26, 2021 12:28
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https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1365273440899522576?s=19 This is pretty crazy that FFVII Remake is a PS+ game, definitely one of the better months for the service. Also, the PS+ version of FFVII is not eligible for the free PS5 upgrade.
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Feb 26, 2021 13:14
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BisterdDave posted:
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Quantum of Phallus posted:whyyyyyy Even if they charge $10 for the upgrade, that's still a great deal.
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Feb 26, 2021 13:26
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Ff7r is the last game i paid full price for and i hope I'm saying the same in 10 years
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Feb 26, 2021 13:28
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I bought FF7R. I did not and have not bought CP2077. I am clearly the smartest gamer.
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Feb 26, 2021 13:33
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I bought CP2077 at launch, and have since become a much wiser gamer.
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Feb 26, 2021 13:34
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Oh wow, I hope I can get FF7 in English in the Taiwanese store, they have two different SKUs (English/Japanese and Chinese/Korean) and sometimes with Plus they only offer the Chinese edition.
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Feb 26, 2021 13:57
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ShoogaSlim posted:i stumble across a youtube video highlighting the creator's list of 10 most profound games ever. they listed nier automata as number one, and then i saw video suggestions for videos like "nier automata: the best game you (probably) won't play" and "nier automata: best video game ending of all time" Nier automata’s payoff comes at the very end. It’s kind of a slog to get there, although some seem to love the combat. For some people it will be worth it and they will gush about it endlessly (me), for some it won’t. The demo doesn’t do the game justice although I guess it’s a decent slice of the moment to moment gameplay. The decision you gotta make is if you’re willing to commit the time to see it to the end. If not, I wouldn’t bother.
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Feb 26, 2021 14:04
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BeanpolePeckerwood posted:Stygian Zinogre down! I love Stygian. He's such a chill fight after some of the previous poo poo (rajang/brachy) you do. He's also... easier than regular stygian? Love those cool bug covered dogs. Sounds like you're ready for Alatreon and Fatalis this weekend 
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fridge corn posted:Oh I definitely will at some point, I'm just really liking the sword and shield. Doesn't seem like a lot of people use it either which is a plus. Besides, the hunter holds the sword in his left hand which as a lefty, gets a big left thumb up from me Yeah, S&S owns, you've got a really versatile utilitarian weapon with some defence and mobility, an attack that's useful for mounting, shield bash attacks that build up stun damage, all good stuff. Other weapons all lean into something a bit more flashy and specialised, so depends on what you want to do. I'm actually thinking about dropping my Charge Blade for a bit next time I go back to it, even though it's taken me through all of Iceborne and I've finally got the Raging Brachi set/weapon all put together. I'm basically right about to get deep into the endgame stuff, I've cleared the special assignments for Zinogre and Brachydios which just leaves Furious Rajang and Alatreon (and then Fatalis). Also a bunch of guiding lands levelling so I can augment stuff. But every time I play I go back to this one tempered Black Diablos optional quest and get stomped. gently caress that guy in particular. I just can't ever get the chance to put any real damage into it, and genuinely think I need to swap back to the bow or something.
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Feb 26, 2021 14:35
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Quantum of Phallus posted:whyyyyyy It’s seriously so loving stupid
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Feb 26, 2021 14:38
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And here I thought "finally, a month where nobody can complain about the PS+ offerings", yet here we are.
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Feb 26, 2021 14:47
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BeanpolePeckerwood posted:It's not a super DPS weapon but in upper tier play it can be really useful for support because you can use items super easy, combine that with level 5 friendship/wide range and you have a powerhouse emergency team healer. SnS was legit one of, if not the, highest DPS weapons with perfect rush. It’s been balanced since but if you can get the timing down perfect rush does A TON of damage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8gXxQ7e7EE
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Feb 26, 2021 14:49
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I was saying this because I’m not aware what the upgrade path is. If it’s not full price then that’s cool.
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Feb 26, 2021 14:50
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It’s extremely stupid to give the PS4 version of a game away for free to people who own PS5 and then make the PS5 upgrade not free for the 18 of us who actually own PS5
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Quantum of Phallus posted:I was saying this because I’m not aware what the upgrade path is. If it’s not full price then that’s cool. https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1365258050421022722?s=19 So it looks like the PS+ version cannot be upgraded to the PS5 version at all. It's still really cool to see one of the biggest games from last year given away for free to PS4 players. Completely unexpected, just gotta be thankful for what we are given is all.
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